Welcome to The Goth Calendar, an attempt to help people find which Goth gigs and club nights are happening in our busy busy times.
Hopefully this will help you find when your favourite goth band is playing next, or when your favourite goth club is next happening, providing someone has submitted it of course!
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New Gig!
Excited to announce we will be playing a FREE CONCERT at the Fox & Newt on the 31st July. Along for the ride will be Die Schöne Familie and Michelle Storm. Spread the word.
MUTATIONS PRESENTS CURSES // THE EAGLE // SATURDAY 2ND AUGUST 11PM-4AM
Mutations is back with our biggest booking yet.
We have an extended DJ set from Berlin based Curses; who is known for blending the nostalgia of new wave, EBM and energetic italo disco with flashes of post punk, acid and live ghostly vocals over DJ sets. Curses’s intuition and experience allows him to adapt to different environments - keeping the dancefloor moving - whilst maintaining authentic storytelling across multiple genres. From heavy hitting body music to the nostalgia of italo and proto house.
As well as performing at iconic […]
Westenra - Melodic Gothic Rock from Whitby. Luciferia (vocals), Karl (guitar) and Dominique (bass) create dark & emotional, yet uplifting & danceable songs that will appeal to fans of Siouxsie & The Banshees, Within Temptation, Evanescence, and Type O Negative. Since exploding onto the UK goth scene in 2019 ::WESTENRA:: have been building a reputation for captivating live performances of their stylish and atmospheric sound. Their debut album “First Light” was released in January 2021 to rave reviews, followed by a cover version of the Cliff Richard classic “Devil Woman” in March 2022 - a taster for the new, bigger […]
Goth legends SALVATION make a welcome return to our stage as hometown headliners. Sure to take you back to the heart of the early Leeds goth scene.
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Special guests SOCIAL YOUTH CULT were the breakthrough act from our 25th anniversary bash last year, blowing everyone away with their high-energy live performance, steeped in the spirit of first wave goth/post-punk.
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CARPE NOCTUM is the biggest and longest-running regular goth club in the north of England. It celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, and was recently an inaugural inductee of the Leeds Goth Hall of Fame. Our resident DJs boast […]
First Tuesday of the month, at Grand Central in Manchester.
Post Punk, Gothic Rock, Darkwave, EBM, Dark Indie, Dark Alternatice Rock, Gothic Metal and more
Out of the Dark is proud to present A Night of Delight, our debut variety night for the goths, by the goths. We've found our home in The Attic on Sheaf Street, an accessible venue with a wonderful history of hosting events for those of us who like something a little extra in our lives. In addition to all the alternative music you love to dance to, you can expect stage performers to entertain you and a scavenger hunt to encourage socialising with your fellow mortals.
If you, or someone you know, would like to be involved in our production […]
The wonderful 'parlour' post punk brechian weimar cabaret (or something) act Sister Chain and Brother John will captivate with their minimal but utterly captivating unique sound. Mixing all manner of stylistic influences vintage and modern but with incredible stage presence and emotive sensibility.
Spectral Eyes - over from Canada for the first time in forever this wonderufl electropop meets goth act will both get your feet moving and provide some fascinating food for thought at times.. An utterly resistible combination
Jan Doyle Band who should be no strangers to anyone will continue to explore a genre ambivalent approach this time […]
NightbreedNCL @ The Globe
11pm-3am | Entry: £5 On The Door
Welcome to the 45th Edition of Nightbreed.
As usual, VISRA plays the best of old, new and contemporary music from the Goth, Post-punk and Darkwave scene.
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***Post your song requests in the discussion section. Last request is the night before. No requests will be taken upfront during the event. ***
Expect to hear the likes of:
Children on Stun / Rosetta Stone / Suspiria / Drab Majesty /
She Past Away / Clan of Xymox / Holygram / Fields of The Nephilim / Alien Sex Fiend / Christian Death / Bauhaus / […]
NightbreedNCL @ The Globe
11pm-3am | Entry: £5 On The Door
Welcome to the 45th Edition of Nightbreed.
As usual, VISRA plays the best of old, new and contemporary music from the Goth, Post-punk and Darkwave scene.
____________________________________________
***Post your song requests in the discussion section. Last request is the night before. No requests will be taken upfront during the event. ***
Expect to hear the likes of:
Children on Stun / Rosetta Stone / Suspiria / Drab Majesty /
She Past Away / Clan of Xymox / Holygram / Fields of The Nephilim / Alien Sex Fiend / Christian Death / Bauhaus / […]
Stigmata Presents:
Infest Warm Up Party // Thursday 14th August 2025
The infamous INFEST WARM UP Party is back with another hotter than hell line up, this time headlined by German EBM Industrial Legends FUNKER VOGT in pole position in what will be their first UK show for many years! Another UK exclusive comes in the form of Denmark’s EBM synth trio LIGHTS OF EUPHORIA with a rare UK appearance! Also joining the bill are Scotland’s most prominent ethereal industrial exponents the sublime WITCH OF THE VALE! Completing the line up are 3 of England’s most superb Synthpop acts in the form […]
Stigmata presents
Stigmata v bunker 13
A double club night extravaganza!
With DJs Frankie D & Mark Walker
D-Ject & Miss Plastik
Both who played blinders of sets in 2024 at infest are coming together for this special event to get your infest 2025 started!
Playing the best in
EBM/industrial/Synthpop/Goth/80s.
As part of the Twisted Firestarter pre party at rebellion Manchester on the 14th of August 2025 we offer this club night as a separate event or free to twisted fire starter holders.
£7 advance or £10 On door!
Tickets & info
Tickets for the club night only is option two!
https://www.fatsoma.com/e/z0wzunpt/twisted-firestarter
Full 2025 Lineup Confirmed
We are very excited to confirm the lineup for INFEST 2025, our 25th full edition, now in our new home of Manchester Academy, on 15-16 August. Look out for news of warm-up and closing parties too.
Project Pitchfork // Eisfabrik // Blackbook // Auger // Piston Damp // Harpy // Winkie // Lizette Lizette // Heartlay // William Bleak // Sans-Fin // Petrol Bastard // Holy Braille // Junkie Kut // Muta scuM
PLUS DJs Crispygoth // Katalamode // Kohl // Nighthood // Nollipop // Tommi-K // Manchester Underworld Redux
All ages show until 11pm. Under […]
DLINA VOLNY
Minsk, Belarus
Eastern European Post-Punk collides with Western Darkwave.
with guests:
The DSM IV + GRAVE DIGGERS UNION
Friday 15th August 2025
The Ferret, Preston
£8 adv / more on the door
Tickets: theferret.live/listings/dlina-volny
DLINA VOLNY
Minsk, Belarus
Italians Do It Better Records
https://linktr.ee/dlinavolny
Dlina Volny translates into the English word “Wavelength.” Their name is a homage to their fascination with sine waves & the physics of sound. The Belarusian trio's sophomore album Dazed is a self-proclaimed "Love Thriller". Mixed by Dean Hurley, frequent David Lynch collaborator & producer, the record is gorgeous. Elegant synthesis is flanked […]
The Velvet Sheep is thrilled to announce the much anticipated return of acclaimed UK symphonic rock band 'Winter In Eden', with a show at The Fulford Arms in York. The band also announces a new digital EP 'Therapy' to be released imminently, and the band’s fifth studio album to follow later in 2025. The regenerated band will feature Vicky and Steve, along with a lineup of guest musicians.
Alongside Winter in Eden will be critically acclaimed Gothic Rock band WESTENRA, bringing their dramatic Whitby vibe and exquisite stagecraft once more to York.
Both bands will play a full set.
Stigmata Presents:
Infest Warm Up Party // Thursday 14th August 2025
The infamous INFEST WARM UP Party is back with another hotter than hell line up, this time headlined by German EBM Industrial Legends FUNKER VOGT in pole position in what will be their first UK show for many years! Another UK exclusive comes in the form of Denmark’s EBM synth trio LIGHTS OF EUPHORIA with a rare UK appearance! Also joining the bill are Scotland’s most prominent ethereal industrial exponents the sublime WITCH OF THE VALE! Completing the line up are 3 of England’s most superb Synthpop acts in the form […]
Stigmata presents
Stigmata v bunker 13
A double club night extravaganza!
With DJs Frankie D & Mark Walker
D-Ject & Miss Plastik
Both who played blinders of sets in 2024 at infest are coming together for this special event to get your infest 2025 started!
Playing the best in
EBM/industrial/Synthpop/Goth/80s.
As part of the Twisted Firestarter pre party at rebellion Manchester on the 14th of August 2025 we offer this club night as a separate event or free to twisted fire starter holders.
£7 advance or £10 On door!
Tickets & info
Tickets for the club night only is option two!
https://www.fatsoma.com/e/z0wzunpt/twisted-firestarter
Moonfrog and Sound Night Out come together to present Frogfest 2025 Frogfest 2025 is an electronic and alternative music festival that introduces the international scene to the Liverpool underground. This year you can experience sounds from Belgium, France, Belarus and more uniting with the esoteric sounds of Merseyside. Frogfest 2025 is an essential day out for the lovers of the alternative electronic music scene as the line up this year focuses heavily on danceable darkwave, post-punk and coldwave electronics. This year Frogfest will be situated in the legendary venue District and still promises 12 hours of live music and DJs. […]
Strange Events presents:
Infest Closing Party & Strange Manchester launch party
Tickets £15 in adv & £20 cash on the door
DJs in The Flour and Flagon from 12 noon-5pm
Bands & DJs 5pm-3am in The Bread Shed
First band 5.15pm
Last band finishes at 10pm.
Bands:
Method Cell
Llumen
Novus
Spire Circle
Hexial
DJs:
Simon Briggs (Strange Crewe/Exit the Grey)
Victoria Fenbane (Exit the Grey)
Brian Terry (Asylum)
BignickB (Black Planet)
Visra (Nightbreed)
Mark Walker (Club Tron/Stigmata)
Nexus-9 (Strange Crewe)
De Dancy (Stange Crewe)
Tigmole(Exit:North)
Die Dhar-k (Strange Crewe Scotwave specialist)
Goth, post-punk, EBM & Industrial
We will start at 12 noon in the The Flour and Flagon with DJs & wristband exchange & then move into […]
Italian post-punk/death-rock Horror Vacui five piece return to the UK
Supports to be announced soon
Entry 18+
Horror Vacui blends early ’80s goth with post-punk in a horror-tinged sound. Their name reflects a signature style built on tight, guitar-driven songs, sing-along hooks and vocal lines many of which have become modern goth anthems as for “In Darkness You Will Feel Alright”. Fans of Corpus Delicti, Sisters of Mercy, Christian Death and Killing Joke will find familiar ground, but their catalog reaches far beyond nostalgia. Their lyrics explore identity, darkness, society and the human psyche with a raw, punk-rooted urgency that also […]
Strange Events presents:
Infest Closing Party & Strange Manchester launch party
Tickets £15 in adv & £20 cash on the door
DJs in The Flour and Flagon from 12 noon-5pm
Bands & DJs 5pm-3am in The Bread Shed
First band 5.15pm
Last band finishes at 10pm.
Bands:
Method Cell
Llumen
Novus
Spire Circle
Hexial
DJs:
Simon Briggs (Strange Crewe/Exit the Grey)
Victoria Fenbane (Exit the Grey)
Brian Terry (Asylum)
BignickB (Black Planet)
Visra (Nightbreed)
Mark Walker (Club Tron/Stigmata)
Nexus-9 (Strange Crewe)
De Dancy (Stange Crewe)
Tigmole(Exit:North)
Die Dhar-k (Strange Crewe Scotwave specialist)
Goth, post-punk, EBM & Industrial
We will start at 12 noon in the The Flour and Flagon with DJs & wristband exchange & then move into […]
Ductape is a Turkish Post-Punk duo formed by Çağla Güleray (vocals, synthesizer) and Furkan Güleray (guitar,bass,drums). Emerging in 2019, the band blends melancholic melodies with energetic beats and Turkish/English lyrics full of pathosand energetic beats creating a unique sound influenced by 80's Post-Punk and Darkwave.Known for their emotionally charged performances and hauntingly atmospheric tracks, Ductape quickly gained recognition in global Post-Punk and Goth scene.
With critically acclaimed releases like Echo Drama and Ruh, the duo continues to captivate audiences, establishing themselves as a rising force from Latin America to Europe. The duo has released four albums and two EPs, and […]
DJ Mad Alex and DJ Ulf will be back behind the decks
Come dance the night away to the best Goth / Dark Wave / New Romantic / Mittelalter / Neofolk / Dark Electro.
Held again at the Burton Lane Club, York from 7.30pm till Midnight.
£5 on the door, raising money for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation.
Join The Clot!
NightbreedNCL @ Hallamshire Hotel, 2nd Floor, Sheffield
11PM-3AM | FREE ENTRY
NIGHTBREED EX: SHEFFIELD - DUCTAPE AFTERPARTY
NIGHTBREEDNCL Returns to Sheffield for an DUCTAPE Afterparty with guest DJ and Promoter FRANKIE D
NightbreedNCL @ Hallamshire Hotel, 2nd Floor, Sheffield
11PM-3AM | FREE ENTRY
NIGHTBREED EX: SHEFFIELD - DUCTAPE AFTERPARTY
NIGHTBREEDNCL Returns to Sheffield for an DUCTAPE Afterparty with guest DJ and Promoter FRANKIE D
Heading to Parish this August we welcome Skeletal Family
Being one of the more prominent Indie / Alternative bands from the early / mid 1980’s, Skeletal Family enjoyed relatively major national and international success. From topping the National
UK Indie Charts for three weeks in Autumn 1984 with debut album “Burning Oil” (above other contemporary northern bands The Smiths & New Order) to recording seven BBC Radio One
sessions for John Peel, Janice Long & Kid Jensen.
Support from Salvation
